Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's Witness Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces one-off assistance for participants leaving the programme, covering housing, relocation, and school transfers to ease their transition.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers has ordered a formal inquest into the deaths of three men shot during a November incident in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, following police investigation completion.
South Korea's acting police chief has announced comprehensive reforms including independent investigation units and civilian oversight bodies, responding to public fury over alleged collusion in a high-profile murder case involving a serving officer's son.
Laotian authorities have indicted the owner of Tiger Vodka distillery and staff at Nana Backpackers Hostel in connection with six tourist deaths in Vangvieng last year, though autopsies were not conducted on five victims.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amending the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims and their families, in addition to existing criminal penalties.
A 66-year-old wheelchair user in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in jail for systematically sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy over three years, leveraging cash and cigarettes as inducements.
A Tokyo court has handed down a 16-year prison sentence to a 44-year-old man convicted of murdering a 22-year-old woman during a livestream in March 2023, after a financial dispute over unpaid loans.
Police in Japan have arrested a 51-year-old midwife on suspicion of deliberately introducing faecal matter into a patient's IV line at a Chiba hospital in January, leading to the man's death.
A man appeared in the Sessions Court this week facing charges of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old inmate at Sungai Udang Prison in early January. The incident underscores growing concerns about prisoner welfare and institutional accountability.
Malaysia's parliament has begun considering landmark amendments to strengthen its witness protection regime, introducing psychological support services and allowing guardians to enrol vulnerable individuals in the programme.
Authorities have arrested two men following the fatal shooting of their companion during a hunting expedition. Police believe the death was accidental, with the suspects allegedly concealing the body in panic.
A South Korean appellate court has increased the prison sentence of a Chinese man to 22 years for fatally beating his 14-year-old daughter with a hammer following a domestic dispute in Gyeonggi Province.
A Malaysian court has freed an odd-job worker from a potentially crushing 30-year prison term after his defence lawyer revealed critical lapses in the police investigation, including the existence of a second suspect that was never properly documented in official reports.
A 31-year-old Singaporean pleaded guilty to abusing primary school pupils at an educational facility. He starved children, beat them with a clothes hanger, and caused one six-year-old severe injuries requiring intensive care.
A Singapore bus driver has been jailed for eight weeks after an elderly woman died when he drove off while she was still alighting. The 72-year-old passenger fell and suffered fatal head injuries in the March 2025 incident.
The owner of Sky Villa Condominium in Mandalay has been sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour following the collapse that claimed over 200 lives during a devastating earthquake.
A Singapore court has sentenced a 27-year-old man to 22 years' imprisonment and caning for the systematic rape and sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old girl over two months, including coercion into prostitution.
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A Kuala Lumpur businessman has been charged with membership in the Geng RT6 organised crime group, allegedly dating back to 2020. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against organised criminal networks in the capital.
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Penang's High Court has fixed eight trial dates in October for four men charged in connection with the Nhaveen murder case, following an earlier acquittal that was successfully challenged on appeal.
A former kindergarten teacher has pleaded not guilty to three money laundering charges involving RM133,550 in cash and gold jewellery at Shah Alam Sessions Court, with prosecutors alleging proceeds from unlawful activities.
A hardware store worker in Kuala Terengganu has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping and sexually assaulting his 16-year-old biological sister. The case has been brought before the Sessions Court.
Five correctional officers from Taiping Prison are set to be charged in connection with an inmate assault that occurred in January, resulting in one prisoner's death and injuries to others.
A senior citizen appeared in Ayer Keroh Sessions Court in Melaka facing two charges of physical sexual assault against primary schoolgirls. The alleged incidents occurred at a mosque storeroom.
A Hanoi court has sentenced a 52-year-old truck driver to 20 years imprisonment for deliberately driving over and dragging a teenage girl beneath his vehicle after initially striking her, citing fear of financial liability.
A Singapore court has sentenced a 63-year-old man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his flatmate in March 2023, involving deliberate scalding with heated oil and multiple stab wounds.
A doctor in Singapore has been found guilty of consuming MDMA following a police raid on a hotel villa party in Sentosa in August 2023. The 36-year-old and an acquaintance were convicted despite claiming their drinks were spiked.
Indonesian prosecutors have sought sentences of up to 10 years for members of an alleged baby trafficking syndicate that sold at least 34 infants, including dozens sent to Singapore. The case involves 19 defendants tried since April.
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The Sessions Court in Kuala Terengganu has directed a 25-year-old Dungun resident accused of attacking his grandmother with a hammer to undergo psychiatric evaluation. The case highlights ongoing concerns about violence within households.
Judicial Commissioner Asmah Musa has determined that the courts are not the appropriate forum for disputing the attorney-general's prosecutorial decisions, dismissing attempts to challenge such matters through civil litigation.
A lorry driver has been freed after spending four years on remand following his acquittal in a drug trafficking case. The judge ruled the prosecution could not establish his possession or control of drugs discovered in a motorcycle basket.
A Kuala Terengganu court has mandated psychological assessment for a 25-year-old accused of inflicting serious injuries on his grandmother during a hammer attack.
A Shanghai man with a history of fraud convictions has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for swindling friends of US$103,000 by changing the lock on a vacant property and fraudulently selling it as his own.
Former Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Isa Samad's final legal challenge has been rejected by Malaysia's Federal Court, eliminating further judicial avenues. A royal pardon now stands as his only remaining option.
South Korea has unveiled a new mobile application enabling stalking victims to monitor the real-time location and movement of suspects fitted with electronic ankle monitors, addressing gaps in existing victim protection measures.
Malaysia's Prisons Amendment Bill 2026 has been deferred and referred back to two Parliamentary Special Select Committees for further review, Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar announced.
A Myanmar national has been charged with grievous hurt against a fellow countryman in Butterworth. The Sessions Court denied bail while authorities verify identification documents.
Two married couples linked to a viral video depicting alleged mistreatment of domestic workers have pleaded not guilty in Johor Baru magistrates' courts to multiple charges including causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
Akie Abe, widow of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has spoken candidly about attending the trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for her husband's assassination in July 2022.
A Malaysian prison officer has been charged in connection with a January 2025 incident at Taiping Prison that led to a detainee's death. Five other staff members face internal disciplinary proceedings.
The 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison after conviction on two rape charges, with the verdict delivered via video link due to his detention.